Italian citizenship: check the route that may be relevant

An informational tool to help you navigate citizenship by residence, by marriage and by descent: general requirements, documents and official sources.

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What is your interest in citizenship based on?

Residence in Italy

Marriage or civil union with an Italian citizen

Descent (ius sanguinis)

Not sure

How long have you lived legally in Italy?

Are you a citizen of an EU country?

Are you married to, or in a civil union with, an Italian citizen?

For how long (since the marriage or civil union)?

Are there children born or adopted by the couple?

Do you have an Italian parent, grandparent or other ancestor?

Do you hold an Italian language certificate at B1 level or above?

Is your residence registered with your Comune?

How this tool works

Helps you navigate citizenship routes and shows requirements and official sources.

All calculations happen in your browser. We do not send or store the data you enter.
Informational result based on published rules. It is not a legal assessment of your personal situation.
For your specific situation, contact the Immigration Office (Ufficio Immigrazione) of the competent police headquarters (Questura), a patronato, or a qualified professional.

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Official sources

This page is based on the official sources listed below. Open them to check the most recent information directly with the competent authority.

ALI Portal — Citizenship (Ministry of the Interior) (opens in a new tab)

Ministero dell’Interno — DLCI · in italiano

Portale telematico ufficiale per presentare e consultare la domanda di cittadinanza italiana (accesso con SPID o CIE).

Link last verified: 30 September 2026
Normattiva — Italian legislation database (opens in a new tab)

Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri · in italiano

Banca dati ufficiale del testo vigente delle norme italiane, incluso il Testo Unico sull’immigrazione (D.Lgs. 286/1998).

Link last verified: 30 September 2026
Prefectures — Territorial Government Office (opens in a new tab)

Ministero dell’Interno · in italiano

Portale delle Prefetture, competenti su cittadinanza, sportelli unici per l’immigrazione e nulla osta.

Link last verified: 30 September 2026
Ministry of the Interior — Historical election archive (opens in a new tab)

Ministero dell’Interno — DAIT · in italiano

Risultati ufficiali delle consultazioni elettorali e referendarie, compreso il referendum del giugno 2025.

Link last verified: 30 September 2026

Important notice

The information published on ItalyDocsHub is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Procedures and requirements may change. For current information and advice regarding your specific situation, always consult the relevant official authority or a qualified professional.

Last reviewed: 30 September 2026
Content owner: ItalyDocsHub Editorial Team